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Introduction to Child Development
Early Years Development Framework (EYDF)
Relate how the vision of
EYDF
is similar to the basic
tenets
of the child.
Tenets: Principal or beliefs
Objective
Articulate the
importance
of early experiences for
development
by providing some
examples
from their own
experiences
or using what they
noticed
or
talked
about with the CSOP tasks
What is EYDF about?
Embraces a vision of
quality for learning, development & well-being
of children from
2 months to 3 years
in
centre-based
child care settings
What is EYDF for?
Articulates
key pillars, guiding principles, pedagogical practices & desired outcomes
, as well as sets
standards
to address the
care & learning needs
of infants, toddlers & nursery-aged children
Desired outcomes & Sub-outcomes
Like a
COMPASS
Tells you where to focus on
Guide you
Plan a journey
Bigger picture
Envisioning quality for early years
What
kind
of children step out of the centre
Specific, more measurable
Know what steps to take
Focused picture
Pillars and guiding principles
What
support
us for children to step out of the centre in that way
Focused picture
Specific, more measurable
Know what steps to take
Child development
It is the field of study that is devoted to understanding
all aspects of human growth
and change from conception through adolescence.
It encompasses the
different domains
of development
Physical
Focus on a child's
body
,
Allowing children to develop
fine
&
gross
motor skills
Most
rapid between ages
0-2
Important for
growth
, physical
coordination
and the
movement
of body
Language
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Cognitive
Learning skills
mainly
related to
mental
Hierarchy of skills
Processing information
Constructing understanding
Applying knowledge
Solving
Social emotional
Recognising
emotions of others
Expressing
yourself
Understanding
your thoughts & feelings, & being able to
relate
to others
Study growth of child from
birth
right up to
8
years old
Prenatal period
Germinal stage
First 2 weeks
Embryonic period
3rd to 8th weeks
Fetal period
9th week until birth
Infancy
Birth to about
2 months
of age
Early childhood
3
to
8 years
of age
Middle & late childhood
Between
early childhood
and
adolescence
Approx ages
6
to
11
Adolescence
Ages
10
to
19
UNICEF
Early childhood refers to a comprehensive approach to policies and programmes for children from birth to eight years of age, their parents and caregivers. Its purpose is to
protect
the child's rights; to
develop his or her full cognitive, emotional, social and physical potentials.
Organisation that works in over
190
countries and territories and their purpose is to
save
children's live and
defend
children's rights.
Focus on the WHOLE child
We intentionally
nurture and support
the child's development in
all
the domain and
not
just focus on
one
domain alone.
The child will experience
holistic
development
The child can maximise his or her
potentials
in
all
the domains.
Development Process
Biological Process
Individual's body, bodily development
Body size
Body proportion
Brain development
Motor development
Gross
Fine
Perception capacities
Ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through senses
Physical health
Physical activities
Nutrition & diet
Drugs
Medical self-care
Rest
Sleep
Cognitive Processes
Thoughts processes
&
intellectual abilities
, including attention span, memory, problem solving, creativity, academic & every knowledge & language
Phonemic awareness, understanding of spoken words, expression of idea
by means of speech - sounds, listening, literacy skills
Socioemotional Processes
Self-knowledge,ability to manage one's own feelings, knowledge about other people, interpersonal skills, friendships, moral reasoning & behaviours
EQ ability to be in touch with your emotions & others' emotions
Awareness of emotions
Personalities
How I relate to others
Processes or domains cannot be seen
alone
One
depend
on another
The WHOLE CHILD
About making sure the
needs, rights & interests
of children & young people are
taken into account
in the development of policy & services
Looks at the BIG picture, on the child's
life
&
circumstances
as an integrated system &
links
between
individual issues
&
other aspects
of their lives
Me
Using our bodies
Knowing ourselves
Us
Relating to others
Understanding others
World
Go figure!
What's the logic
Creativity
Imagine!
Create!
We need to look at the child as a
WHOLE
child. Not just
individual
checklists of physical, language, cognitive developments
The WHOLE child is greater than the sum of its parts
Look at child in relation to
himself
, to
us
, & his
peers
, how he uses
abilities
, & how he
interacts
with the
world
around him
Multifaceted, interdisciplinary